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conquer.

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈkɒŋkə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkɑŋkɚ/General-American
  1. To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

  2. To become a leader, decisive factor or champion in an area.

    With her successes, she has truly conquered the committee, all of whose members now defer to her on most issues.
    It was his campaign manager's strategy that truly conquered the election for him.
  3. To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.

    In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
  4. To overcome an abstract obstacle.

    Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.
    to conquer difficulties or temptations
  5. To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

    dated
    to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace
Where this word comes from

From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaerere (“to knock, strike; to search for, procure”), from Latin con- + quaerere (“to seek, acquire”). Displaced native Old English oferwinnan.

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